Pluralistic: Digital sewer socialism (08 Aug 2026)

277 · Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow · Aug. 8, 2026, 12:22 p.m.
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This blog post discusses the rise of 'Public Interest Technology' and the efforts of public interest technologists to improve governmental services, contrasting it with the failures of previous initiatives like DOGE. It emphasizes the significance of skilled technologists working towards societal betterment, highlighting successful programs in New York City under Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the challenges posed by corporate interests in technology.
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